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The latest in tech: the newest products, most exciting innovations and biggest releases.

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The Rise of Prediction Culture
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I Watched USA vs. Bosnia Through the Lens of a Prediction Market

Checking Polymarket throughout the round of 32 game added an interesting perspective to my watching experience. Here are my notes.

By Lanny Fuller
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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Nest Cam Personal Security Camera

Almost a year ago today, Nest, the company known for their futuristic thermostats and smoke alarms, purchased DropCam, the makers of clever home security cameras. Now we see why. Nest Cam is the new home security rig from Nest that basically mimics the old DropCam cameras. It streams 1080p video…

By Mike Newman
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UE ROLL Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Most portable speakers are only "portable" when your destination is an air-conditioned house. The new UE ROLL, on the other hand, is portable in the truest sense. The Bluetooth speaker is IPX7-rated waterproof, so you can take it to the beach, the rainy campground, or even into the shower. The UE…

By Mike Newman
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Haiku with SenseME – The World’s First Smart Ceiling Fan

Haiku® with SenseME™ technology is unlike any ceiling fan you've ever seen. The smart ceiling fan monitors room conditions and adjusts accordingly so you can turn it on and relax in comfort. And while you relax, you'll be cutting down on your utility bills—up to 30% on air conditioning in…

By Mike Newman
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A Vintage Leather Case for Your GoPro

These days, a camera is as much a statement piece as it is something you use to snap pictures. Just look at the retro-inspired Fujifilm models and everything Leica makes. To add a little bit of old-school flair to your slightly less sexy GoPro, consider the Travler Camera Case. Each…

By Mike Newman
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Sony RX100 IV Packs 20.1MP and Fits in Your Pocket

We don't need to tell you that Sony makes great digital cameras--especially when it comes to the pocket-sized point-and-shoot. They might have outdone themselves with the successor to the RX100M3 (a great camera in its own right), the RX100 IV. Inside the relatively tiny package is a the world's first…

By Cooper Fleishman
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